Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: International Organisations

Question:

Which agreement provides that the industrial tariffs should be reduced on less than full reciprocity basis, the developed countries must bring down tariffs more than the developing countries?

Options:

The Geneva Talks and Frame work agreement 2004

W.T.O. Ministrial conference at Hong Kong 2005

The Doha development Agenda 2001

The Foreign trade and patent law amended agreement 2004

Correct Answer:

The Doha development Agenda 2001

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3: The Doha development Agenda 2001

The Doha Development Agenda (DDA) launched in 2001 under the framework of the World Trade Organization (WTO) emphasized special and differential treatment for developing countries. It included a provision for "less than full reciprocity" in reducing industrial tariffs, meaning developed countries would reduce tariffs more significantly than developing countries. This was aimed at fostering equitable trade and aiding the economic development of poorer nations.

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